Cheap ski resorts - Eastern EuropeEastern EuropeEastern Europe has some of the cheapest ski and snowboard resorts on the planet. Although facilities are limited and accommodation, instruction, and equipment far from posh, the resorts don’t lack character. Eastern Europe has some fab cities to explore, too. Have you skied or snowboarded in Eastern Europe? Tell us about it! Click here >> to send us your stories and reviews. Russia Russia’s Caucasus Mountains offer some excellent skiing. Facilities are pretty limited, though they’re improving slowly: the best are found in the western Caucasus, around Dombay. Russian winters are notoriously biting - a large and furry hat is recommended. Click here >> for more info about winter sports in Russia Click here >> for our Russia info The Czech Republic  Krkonoše is the Czech Republic’s best-known resort, and has the best facilities. The country also has a number of more out-of-the-way resorts. Prices vary considerably, but certainly won’t break the bank. Click here >> for more info about winter sports in the Czech Republic Click here >> for our Czech Republic info The Slovak Republic It’s a three-hour train-ride through some stunning scenery from Slovakia’s capital, Bratislava, to the Tatras Mountains. These mountains have some good skiing and riding, loads of rail slides... and some ancient drag lifts. A recommended resort is Jasra in the Low Tatras. Click here >> for more info about skiing in Slovakia Click here >> for more info about snowboarding in Slovakia Bulgaria Cheap snow aplenty! The mountains of Rila, Pirin, the Rhodopes, Vitosha, and the Balkan Range offer some good slopes free of crowds, with some fun, unpredictable terrain. Click here >> for more info about winter sports in Bulgaria Romania The major ski resorts in this beautiful country are Poiana Brasov, Sinaia, Predeal, Paltinis and Runcu. Many of these resorts offer a multitude of other activities including cross-country skiing, snowboarding and tubing. Click here >> for more info about winter sports in Romania Click here >> for our Romania info Slovenia Slovenia has a number of respectable slopes, the best-known being Kranjska Gora and Maribor Pohorje, and offers cross-country skiing around scenic mountain lakes (nice). It also has a ski area called the Bloke Plateau, which we mention for no reason other than that it has a good name. Click here >> for more info about winter sports in Slovenia |
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